Key: F
Dm
C
What Child is this, who laid to rest
Dm
A
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Dm
C
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
Dm
A
Dm
While shepherds watch are keeping?
(Chorus)
F
C
This, this is Christ the King
Dm
A
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing.
F
C
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
Dm
A
Dm
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
(verse 2)
Dm
C
Why lies he in such mean estate
Dm
A
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Dm
C
Good Christian, fear for sinners here,
Dm
A
Dm
The silent Word is pleasing.
(Chorus)
Dm
C
So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh;
Dm
A
Come, peasant king, to own Him.
Dm
C
The King of Kings salvation brings;
Dm
A
Dm
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
(Chorus)